The Messenger is building a team of up-and-coming and seasoned reporters to cover U.S. markets and economics. Markets reporters will be the first-word investors read on the biggest trades of the day, they will explain why the Dow has slid 1,000 points over two days and deliver the hottest earnings news. You be well versed in U.S. equities, bonds, commodities, and currency markets. Your job will start early, sometimes requiring a quick story on overseas markets if the Nikkei tumbles in Japan or Euronext surges overnight. You will turn around quick copy on stocks that tank following fresh accusations of executive wrongdoing or if the latest Musk tweet sends Tesla’s shares soaring.
Economics reporters will be experts at analyzing statistics, will WANT to plan vacations around FOMC meetings and will be able to glance at data sets and quickly conclude what it means to consumers. This team has the tall task of taking complex federal data and turning it into easy-to-digest stories for a broad consumer audience.
We are looking for a mix of talent to build out this team, from ambitious, up-and-coming stars to seasoned veterans who have sources deep inside the Federal Reserve, Wall Street and government agencies and can parachute into the latest quagmire of federal data and quickly turn around crisp and informative copy.
Duties include:
- Writing engaging, accurate, informative, and swiftly delivered markets and economics news in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Writing headlines with an eye toward SEO
- Cutting through the spin in company press releases and government data releases
- Finding news in SEC filings and court documents
- Analyzing stock market moves and government data in real time
- Spotting trends in the latest market gyrations and interpreting changes in economic data for a consumer audience
- Working closely with teams and departments to tell the news in novel ways, from experimenting with charts and data to video and social media.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A minimum of three years of experience covering markets or economics news
- A high proficiency in math or statistics
- Proven track record of breaking news and filing or editing stories in a fast-paced, real-time news environment
- Strong news judgment and the ability to identify stories and trends relevant to The Messenger’s wide-ranging audience
- Impeccable writing skills
- A hunger to deliver straight-up, unvarnished news presented clearly, concisely, and honestly
- The stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
- The drive to make every story engage readers with smart, fluid writing and attention-getting presentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of AP style and other editorial guidelines
- Familiarity with different content management systems and editorial tools
- Ability to work collaboratively across the platform
- A high level of motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
- Possess outstanding communication and coordination skills
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in journalism, economics, finance or another relevant field
- Experience at a major online news site, daily financial publication or a large daily newspaper
- Passionate about digital storytelling and creating the best reader experience online
- Ongoing knowledge of and interest in the business world and financial news
- Solid understanding of web standards and SEO
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